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Spiced Quinoa Crusted Chicken

Name: Spiced Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 gram chicken breast or thigh; 1 cup quinoa chips (spiced); 0.5 cup chickpea flour; 1 dessert spoon freshly grated ginger; 0.5 dessert spoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 piece egg; 2 tablespoon water; 2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Duration

40 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

500 gram chicken breast or thigh
1 cup quinoa chips (spiced)
0.5 cup chickpea flour
1 dessert spoon freshly grated ginger
0.5 dessert spoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 piece egg
2 tablespoon water
2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Cut the chicken breast or thighs into cubes or strips. In a deep bowl, thoroughly mix the chickpea flour, grated fresh ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Add the chicken pieces into the chickpea flour mixture you prepared and ensure every part is evenly coated. This pre-coating will allow the chicken to stick better and enhance the flavor.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this mixture over the chicken pieces coated in chickpea flour and mix to ensure every piece is covered with the egg mixture.

Place the quinoa chips into a refrigerator bag or a large bowl. If the chips are whole, break them slightly into smaller pieces. This process will help the coating adhere better.

Place the chicken pieces coated in the egg mixture into the quinoa chips one by one and ensure every side is well covered with the chips. Press down lightly to make sure the chips stick to the chicken.

Add vegetable oil to a pan and heat over medium heat. When the oil is sufficiently hot (it should sizzle immediately when you add a piece), carefully place the chicken pieces into the pan. Fry the chicken for approximately 6-8 minutes until every side is golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan; fry in several batches if necessary.

Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. If you prefer to bake them, preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

To prepare the spicy hot sauce and spicy mayonnaise, mix ketchup or your favorite hot sauce with a little red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder in a separate bowl. Serve these sauces alongside the crispy chicken.

Chef's Tips

Make sure the oil is sufficiently hot before frying the chicken. Insufficient heat can cause the chicken to absorb too much oil.
If you do not want to use quinoa chips, you can also use gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornflakes (unsweetened).
If you are baking the chicken in the oven, turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides cook evenly.
Letting the chicken rest for a bit before serving helps its crispy texture last longer.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

You can use turkey breast or drumsticks instead of chicken. Turkey drumsticks may be more flavorful.
If you do not like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or remove them completely.
You can serve it with a salad rich in greens.

Gourmet Recommendations

To enhance the sauce even further, you can add about 0.5 teaspoon of honey mustard to the hot sauce or ketchup.
Sprinkling finely chopped fresh green onions on top when serving will add a different aroma.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories545 kcal

Protein34 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Fat32 g

Fiber 4 g

Sugar 1 g

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Spiced Quinoa Crusted Chicken

Duration

40 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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